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1. A method for wireless communication, comprising: identifying, by a wireless communications device configured for autonomous uplink communication, a first wireless network cell; transmitting a network access comprising information associated with a first event to the first wireless network cell prior to performing an explicit registration of the wireless communications device with the first wireless network cell; identifying a second wireless network cell; determining respective channel quality information for the first wireless network cell and the second wireless network cell; selecting the second wireless network cell based on determining that a channel quality of the second wireless network cell is higher than a channel quality of the first wireless network cell; and transmitting a network access comprising information associated with a second event to the second wireless network cell prior to performing an explicit registration of the wireless communications device with the second wireless network cell.
A wireless device configured for periodic data transmission selects a wireless network cell and sends event data without fully registering with the network beforehand. The device identifies two wireless network cells, measures the signal quality of each, and selects the cell with the better signal. The device then sends event data to the chosen cell without explicit registration. The selection process repeats for subsequent data transmissions based on current signal conditions. This allows the device to connect to the best available network without the power overhead of full registration, improving battery life.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the channel quality of the second wireless network cell, accounting for a registration penalty related to power consumption that would be incurred by registering the wireless communications device with the second wireless network cell, is lower than the channel quality of the first wireless network cell.
The wireless device from the previous description selects the wireless network cell based on channel quality, factoring in a registration penalty. Even if a second cell has a better raw signal quality, the device may choose the first cell if registering with the second cell would consume significant power. The device avoids the second cell if power consumption for registration outweighs the signal strength advantage. So, the "channel quality" used for comparison is effectively channel quality minus power cost.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first wireless network cell comprises a first base station and the second wireless network cell comprises a second base station.
The wireless device from the first description selects between wireless network cells where each cell is served by a different base station. The device will measure the signal strength from a first base station and a second base station. It will then transmit information to either the first or second base station, depending on signal quality measurements, without registering with either base station.
4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first wireless network cell comprises a first sector of a first wireless communications network and the second wireless network cell comprises a second sector of a second wireless communications network.
The wireless device from the first description selects a wireless network cell, where each cell is a sector of a wireless communication network. The sectors may belong to different wireless networks. The device will measure the signal strength from a first sector and a second sector. It will then transmit information to either the first or second sector, depending on signal quality measurements, without registering with either sector.
5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the first wireless communications network uses a first radio access technology and the second wireless communications network uses a second radio access technology.
The wireless device from the previous description uses different radio technologies for the first and second wireless communication networks (e.g., LTE and 5G). The device selects which network and sector to transmit data to based on signal strength, without registering to either network. This allows seamless transitions across network technologies optimizing for best coverage without consuming power for registration.
6. A method for wireless communication, comprising: identifying, by a wireless communications device configured for autonomous uplink communication, a first wireless network cell; and transmitting a network access comprising information associated with a first event to the first wireless network cell prior to performing an explicit registration of the wireless communications device with the first wireless network cell; wherein transmitting the network access further comprises: transmitting an origination message to the first wireless network cell; receiving a traffic channel assignment from the first wireless network cell; and transmitting the event information to the first wireless network cell via the traffic channel.
A wireless device configured for periodic data transmission sends event data to a wireless network cell without fully registering with the network beforehand. The device sends an origination message to the network cell. The network cell responds with a traffic channel assignment. The device then transmits the actual event information over this assigned traffic channel without prior explicit registration.
7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the origination message comprises a device identifier for the wireless communications device.
The wireless device from the previous description sends a device identifier within the origination message to the wireless network cell, so the network can identify the device. The identifier allows the network to understand which device is attempting to send data.
8. The method of claim 6 , wherein the origination message is transmitted via a reverse link access channel of the first wireless network cell.
The wireless device from the description of sending event data without explicit registration transmits the origination message on a reverse link access channel. The reverse link access channel is a channel the device uses to initially contact the network cell to request resources.
9. A method for wireless communication, comprising: identifying, by a wireless communications device configured for autonomous uplink communication, a first wireless network cell; transmitting a network access comprising information associated with a first event to the first wireless network cell prior to performing an explicit registration of the wireless communications device with the first wireless network cell; receiving system information from the first wireless network cell comprising an explicit registration trigger associated with the first wireless network cell; detecting a device event corresponding to the explicit registration trigger; and suppressing, responsive to detecting the device event, explicit registration to the first wireless network cell.
A wireless device configured for periodic data transmission sends event data to a wireless network cell without fully registering. The device receives system information from the network cell, including registration triggers. If a specific event occurs matching a registration trigger, the device *suppresses* explicit registration. The device avoids registering with the network even though the trigger would have normally initiated registration.
10. The method of claim 9 , wherein the explicit registration trigger comprises one or more of a frequency class change trigger, a time-period trigger, a movement-based trigger, a zone-based trigger, or a parameter change based trigger.
The wireless device from the previous description suppresses explicit registration based on various triggers received from the network. These triggers can include a change in frequency class, a time period elapsing, device movement, entering a specific zone, or changes in network parameters. If the device detects an event corresponding to any of these triggers, it skips the explicit registration process.
11. A wireless communications device configured for autonomous uplink communication, the wireless communications device comprising: means for identifying a first wireless network cell; means for transmitting a network access comprising information associated with a first event to the first wireless network cell prior to performing an explicit registration of the wireless communications device with the first wireless network cell; means for identifying a second wireless network cell; means for determining respective channel quality information for the first wireless network cell and the second wireless network cell; means for selecting the second wireless network cell based on determining that a channel quality of the second wireless network cell is higher than a channel quality of the first wireless network cell; and means for transmitting a network access comprising information associated with a second event to the second wireless network cell prior to performing an explicit registration of the wireless communications device with the second wireless network cell.
A wireless device configured for periodic data transmission is designed to select a wireless network cell and transmit event data without fully registering with the network beforehand. The device includes components to: identify a first wireless network cell; transmit a network access with event data to the first cell before explicit registration; identify a second wireless network cell; determine channel quality for both cells; select the second cell if its quality is higher; and transmit event data to the second cell, again without explicit registration.
12. The wireless communications device of claim 11 , wherein the channel quality of the second wireless network cell, accounting for a registration penalty related to power consumption that would be incurred by registering the wireless communications device with the second wireless network cell, is lower than the channel quality of the first wireless network cell.
The wireless device from the previous description selects a wireless network cell based on channel quality, but it factors in a registration penalty. The device avoids registering with the second cell if power consumption for registration outweighs the signal strength advantage, even if its raw signal strength is better. Thus it contains means to determine if channel quality of a second cell is lower than a first, when registration power costs are included.
13. The wireless communications device of claim 11 , wherein the first wireless network cell comprises a first base station and the second wireless network cell comprises a second base station.
The wireless device described in the device selection process selects between wireless network cells connected to different base stations. The device contains components to measure signal strength from a first base station and second base station. It then transmits information to either the first or second base station, depending on signal quality measurements, without prior registration to either.
14. The wireless communications device of claim 11 , wherein the first wireless network cell comprises a first sector of a first wireless communications network and the second wireless network cell comprises a second sector of a second wireless communications network.
The wireless device described in the device selection process selects a wireless network cell where the cells are sectors of wireless networks. The sectors can belong to different networks. The device will measure the signal strength from a first sector and a second sector. It then transmits information to either the first or second sector, depending on signal quality measurements, without prior registration to either.
15. The wireless device of claim 14 , wherein the first wireless communications network uses a first radio access technology and the second wireless communications network uses a second radio access technology.
The wireless device from the sector selection description uses different radio technologies for the first and second wireless communication networks (e.g., LTE and 5G). The device selects which network and sector to transmit data to based on signal strength, without registering.
16. A wireless communications device configured for autonomous uplink communication, the wireless communications device comprising: means for identifying a first wireless network cell; and means for transmitting a network access comprising information associated with a first event to the first wireless network cell prior to performing an explicit registration of the wireless communications device with the first wireless network cell; wherein the means for transmitting the network access further comprises: means for transmitting an origination message to the first wireless network cell; means for receiving a traffic channel assignment from the first wireless network cell; and means for transmitting the event information to the first wireless network cell via the traffic channel.
A wireless device designed for periodic data transmission sends data to a wireless network cell without registering. The device includes components to: identify a network cell, send an origination message to the network cell, receive a traffic channel assignment from the cell, and then transmit the event information over that traffic channel, all without prior explicit registration.
17. The wireless communications device of claim 16 , wherein the origination message comprises a device identifier for the wireless communications device.
The wireless device from the previous description sends a device identifier inside the origination message to the network cell. This is to allow the network to identify the device.
18. The wireless communications device of claim 16 , wherein the origination message is transmitted via a reverse link access channel of the first wireless network cell.
The wireless device from the event data transmission device sends the origination message on a reverse link access channel to contact the network cell initially to request resources.
19. A wireless communications device configured for autonomous uplink communication, the wireless communications device comprising: means for identifying a first wireless network cell; means for transmitting a network access comprising information associated with a first event to the first wireless network cell prior to performing an explicit registration of the wireless communications device with the first wireless network cell; means for receiving system information from the first wireless network cell comprising an explicit registration trigger associated with the first wireless network cell; means for detecting a device event corresponding to the explicit registration trigger; and means for suppressing, responsive to detecting the device event, explicit registration to the first wireless network cell.
A wireless device designed for periodic data transmission sends data to a wireless network cell without registering. The device comprises of components to: identify a network cell, send a network access to the cell, receive system information from the cell including registration triggers, detect a device event matching a registration trigger, and suppress explicit registration.
20. The wireless communications device of claim 19 , wherein the explicit registration trigger comprises one or more of a frequency class change trigger, a time-period trigger, a movement-based trigger, a zone-based trigger, or a parameter change based trigger.
The wireless device from the previous description contains components to suppress explicit registration based on triggers from the network. These triggers include a change in frequency class, time period elapsing, device movement, entering a specific zone, or network parameter changes. If the device detects an event for one of these triggers, it skips registration.
21. A computer program product for reducing power consumption in a wireless communications device configured for autonomous uplink communication, comprising: a non-transitory computer-readable medium comprising: code for identifying a first wireless network cell; code for transmitting a network access comprising information associated with a first event to the first wireless network cell prior to performing an explicit registration of the wireless communications device with the first wireless network cell; code for identifying a second wireless network cell; code for determining respective channel quality information for the first wireless network cell and the second wireless network cell; code for selecting the second wireless network cell based on determining that a channel quality of the second wireless network cell is higher than a channel quality of the first wireless network cell; and code for transmitting a network access comprising information associated with a second event to the second wireless network cell prior to performing an explicit registration of the wireless communications device with the second wireless network cell.
A software program stored on a non-transitory medium reduces power consumption in a wireless device. The program enables the device to: identify a first wireless network cell; transmit data to that cell without explicit registration; identify a second cell; determine channel quality for both cells; select the second cell if its channel quality is better; and transmit data to the second cell, again without registering.
22. The computer program product of claim 21 , wherein the channel quality of the second wireless network cell, accounting for a registration penalty related to power consumption that would be incurred by registering the wireless communications device with the second wireless network cell, is lower than the channel quality of the first wireless network cell.
The software program from the previous description is configured to select a wireless network cell based on channel quality, factoring in a registration penalty. Even if the second cell has better raw signal, the program selects the first if registering with the second would consume significant power, reducing overall power consumption.
23. The computer program product of claim 21 , wherein the first wireless network cell comprises a first base station and the second wireless network cell comprises a second base station.
The software program from the device selection description is configured to choose between wireless network cells connected to different base stations. The device selects the cell based on signal strength, without registering with either.
24. The computer program product of claim 21 , wherein the first wireless network cell comprises a first sector of a first wireless communications network and the second wireless network cell comprises a second sector of a second wireless communications network.
The software program from the device selection description is configured to select a wireless network cell where the cells are sectors of wireless networks. The sectors may belong to different networks. The device transmits data to either the first or second sector, depending on signal quality measurements, without prior registration to either.
25. The computer program product of claim 24 , wherein the first wireless communications network uses a first radio access technology and the second wireless communications network uses a second radio access technology.
The software program from the sector selection description uses different radio technologies for the first and second wireless communication networks (e.g., LTE and 5G). The software makes the device select which network and sector to transmit data to based on signal strength, without registering.
26. A computer program product for reducing power consumption in a wireless communications device configured for autonomous uplink communication, comprising: a non-transitory computer-readable medium comprising: code for identifying a first wireless network cell; and code for transmitting a network access comprising information associated with a first event to the first wireless network cell prior to performing an explicit registration of the wireless communications device with the first wireless network cell; wherein the code for transmitting the network access further comprises: code for transmitting an origination message to the first wireless network cell; code for receiving a traffic channel assignment from the first wireless network cell; and code for transmitting the event information to the first wireless network cell via the traffic channel.
A software program on a non-transitory medium reduces power consumption in a wireless device by allowing it to send data without registration. The program: identifies a network cell, sends an origination message to that cell, receives a traffic channel assignment, and transmits the event information over the assigned channel, all without explicit registration.
27. The computer program product of claim 26 , wherein the origination message comprises a device identifier for the wireless communications device.
The software program from the previous description includes code that sends a device identifier within the origination message to the network cell, allowing the network to identify the device.
28. The computer program product of claim 26 , wherein the origination message is transmitted via a reverse link access channel of the first wireless network cell.
The software program from the event data transmission description sends the origination message on a reverse link access channel to contact the network cell initially to request resources.
29. A computer program product for reducing power consumption in a wireless communications device configured for autonomous uplink communication, comprising: a non-transitory computer-readable medium comprising: code for identifying a first wireless network cell; code for transmitting a network access comprising information associated with a first event to the first wireless network cell prior to performing an explicit registration of the wireless communications device with the first wireless network cell; code for receiving system information from the first wireless network cell comprising an explicit registration trigger associated with the first wireless network cell; code for detecting a device event corresponding to the explicit registration trigger; and code for suppressing, responsive to detecting the device event, explicit registration to the first wireless network cell.
A software program stored on a non-transitory medium reduces power consumption by allowing the wireless device to send data to a wireless network cell without registering. The program: identifies a network cell, sends a network access to the cell, receives system information from the cell including registration triggers, detects a device event matching a trigger, and suppresses explicit registration.
30. The computer program product of claim 29 , wherein the explicit registration trigger comprises one or more of a frequency class change trigger, a time-period trigger, a movement-based trigger, a zone-based trigger, or a parameter change based trigger.
The software program from the trigger-based registration suppression contains code that suppresses registration based on triggers received from the network. These triggers can include a change in frequency class, time period elapsing, device movement, entering a specific zone, or network parameter changes. If the device detects an event for one of these triggers, it skips registration.
31. A wireless communications device configured for autonomous uplink communication, the wireless communications device comprising: at least one processor configured to identify a first wireless network cell; transmit a network access comprising information associated with a first event to the first wireless network cell prior to performing an explicit registration of the wireless communications device with the first wireless network cell; identify a second wireless network cell; determine respective channel quality information for the first wireless network cell and the second wireless network cell; select the second wireless network cell based on determining that a channel quality of the second wireless network cell is higher than a channel quality of the first wireless network cell; and transmit, responsive to selecting the second wireless network cell, a network access comprising information associated with a second event to the second wireless network cell prior to performing an explicit registration of the wireless communications device with the second wireless network cell.
A wireless device configured for periodic data transmission selects a wireless network cell and sends event data without fully registering. The device has a processor configured to: identify a first cell; transmit data to that cell before registering; identify a second cell; determine channel quality for both cells; select the second cell if its quality is better; and transmit data to the second cell, again without registering.
32. The wireless communications device of claim 31 , wherein the channel quality of the second wireless network cell, accounting for a registration penalty related to power consumption that would be incurred by registering the wireless communications device with the second wireless network cell, is lower than the channel quality of the first wireless network cell.
The wireless device from the previous description is configured to select a wireless network cell based on channel quality, but factoring in a registration penalty. Even if the second cell has better raw signal, the processor selects the first if registering with the second would consume significant power.
33. The wireless communications device of claim 31 , wherein the first wireless network cell comprises a first base station and the second wireless network cell comprises a second base station.
The wireless device from the device selection description is configured to choose between wireless network cells connected to different base stations. The processor will select the cell based on signal strength, without registering.
34. The wireless communications device of claim 31 , wherein the first wireless network cell comprises a first sector of a first wireless communications network and the second wireless network cell comprises a second sector of a second wireless communications network.
The wireless device from the device selection description is configured to select a wireless network cell where the cells are sectors of wireless networks. The sectors may belong to different networks. The processor transmits data to either the first or second sector, depending on signal quality measurements, without prior registration to either.
35. The wireless communications device of claim 31 , wherein the first wireless communications network uses a first radio access technology and the second wireless communications network uses a second radio access technology.
The wireless device from the sector selection description uses different radio technologies for the first and second wireless communication networks (e.g., LTE and 5G). The processor selects which network and sector to transmit data to based on signal strength, without registering.
36. A wireless communications device configured for autonomous uplink communication, the wireless communications device comprising: at least one processor configured to identify a first wireless network cell; transmit a network access comprising information associated with a first event to the first wireless network cell prior to performing an explicit registration of the wireless communications device with the first wireless network cell; transmit an origination message to the first wireless network cell; receive a traffic channel assignment from the first wireless network cell; and transmit the event information to the first wireless network cell via the traffic channel.
A wireless device for periodic data transmission sends data to a cell without registering. The device has a processor configured to: identify a network cell, send an origination message to the cell, receive a traffic channel assignment, and transmit the event information over the assigned channel, all without explicit registration.
37. The wireless communications device of claim 36 , wherein the origination message comprises a device identifier for the wireless communications device.
The wireless device from the previous description sends a device identifier within the origination message to the network cell, allowing the network to identify the device.
38. The wireless communications device of claim 36 , wherein the origination message is transmitted via a reverse link access channel of the first wireless network cell.
The wireless device from the event data transmission description sends the origination message on a reverse link access channel to contact the network cell to request resources.
39. A wireless communications device configured for autonomous uplink communication, the wireless communications device comprising: at least one processor configured to identify a first wireless network cell; transmit a network access comprising information associated with a first event to the first wireless network cell prior to performing an explicit registration of the wireless communications device with the first wireless network cell; receive system information from the first wireless network cell comprising an explicit registration trigger associated with the first wireless network cell; detect a device event corresponding to the explicit registration trigger; and suppress, responsive to detecting the device event, explicit registration to the first wireless network cell.
A wireless device configured for periodic data transmission sends data to a cell without registering. The device has a processor configured to: identify a network cell, send a network access to the cell, receive system information from the cell including registration triggers, detect a device event matching a trigger, and suppress explicit registration.
40. The wireless communications device of claim 39 , wherein the explicit registration trigger comprises one or more of a frequency class change trigger, a time-period trigger, a movement-based trigger, a zone-based trigger, or a parameter change based trigger.
The wireless device from the trigger-based registration suppression contains a processor configured to suppress explicit registration based on triggers from the network. These triggers include a change in frequency class, time period elapsing, device movement, entering a specific zone, or network parameter changes. If the device detects an event for one of these triggers, it skips registration.
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October 28, 2014
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